Sony TC-K 770 ES
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Sony Cassette Deck TC-K770ES
General:
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: TC-K770ES
- Type: Cassette deck
- Remote controllable: Yes, Sony RM-J701 et al.
- Color: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 135 x 350 mm
- Power: 220 V, 23 Watt
- Weight: 6.7 kg
- Year of manufacture: 1991-92
- Original price: 850 DM
Inputs and outputs
- Outputs: 2
Stereo Cinch (gold-plated)
- Headphone jack 6.3 mm, gold-plated
- Inputs: 2
Stereo Cinch Stereo Cinch CD Direct
Technical data:
- System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
- Tape speed: 4.76 cm / s
- 3 heads: 1 x record / playback, 1 x erase head
- Motors: 1 x Reel, 1 x Capstan (Quartz Direct Drive), 1 x Mechanical
- Tape type: Ferro IEC I, Cr02 IEC II, Metal IEC IV,
- Noise reduction: B, C, HX-Pro
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 21,000 Hz (metal band IV) Dolby NR off
- Distortion factor: 1.0
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB (Dolby C)
- Uniformity: 0.025 % (WRMS), 0.05 % (DIN weighted), 0.11 % DIN unweighted (Ang. see Stereo 12/91, p.46)
- Input: 77.5 mV (Line)
- Output: 0.44 V (Line)
Features
- Dual-Capstan in closed tape run with 2 pressure rollers and tone shafts
- Cassette compartment: motor controlled
- Bias controller: yes
- Level- controller: yes, both controllers visually controllable (test tone- calibration),
- additional 3 bias settings
- Backband control: yes
MPX filter: yes Counter Memory: yes
- Electronic real-time counter
- AMS - title search
- Quartz controlled direct drive
- Adjustable headphone output
- CD- Direct- jacks, gold plated
- Remote control sensor built in, remote controllable with above mentioned remote control and Sony system remote controls
- Timer pre-installation for recording and playback
- Display can be switched off (with Sony RM-J701 remote control)
- Illuminated cassette compartment
Remarks
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Reports
- Stereo 12/1991: top class, 89 % (sound: 95 %, practicality 83 %, workmanship 70 %, features 75 %), Stereo recommendation: 3 stars, excellent
The TC-K770ES already belonged to the top class at that time and leaves several top decks that are only a few years older clearly behind it, at least in terms of sound. However, over the years, a few design weaknesses have become apparent, such as the failure of the control for the drive buttons, which have sent many a K770 to the e-scrap despite looking as good as new.